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Joan L. Kistler

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CRD#: 729938
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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Joan Lee Kistler was a registered financial professional .

Joan is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. Joan had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

September 10, 2014 - March 9, 2018

LEGACY ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 139830
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA
Past

May 24, 2012 - November 19, 2012

APW CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43814
ROCKAWAY, NJ
Past

February 4, 2008 - June 30, 2014

KISTLER-TIFFANY ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 145256
BERWYN, PA
Past

January 2, 2008 - May 24, 2012

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
BERWYN, PA
Past

May 13, 1981 - December 31, 2007

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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LEGACY ADVISORS, LLC
LEGACY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 139830 / SEC#: 801-66582

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2006 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/2/1981
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


LA
LEGACY ADVISORS, LLC
LEGACY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 139830 / SEC#: 801-66582

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2006 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5 Apollo Road, Suite 100, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Mailing Address
Phone number
(610) 943-3000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
38

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LEGACY ADVISORS, LLC ADV BROCHURE (3/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,257
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,182,473,646

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/12/2025
Cover Page
09/19/2024
09/18/2024
03/27/2024
01/19/2023

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Company Information


LEGACY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 139830

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